Our Pre-Glued 2'' x 250' Edge Banding is a fast, effective way to cover up raw substrates, old, outdated finishes or any other unsightly base material. The banding consists of solid wood veneer with an even layer of hot melt glue pre-applied—just iron it on to bond it to the substrate. Thanks to the 2'' width, you get more potential uses—cut off whatever length you need and rip it down if necessary for thinner shelves.
While other methods work well, the author suggests using masking tape to "clamp" the edging during glue up, spacing the tape pieces around 2" apart. I asked some of my woodworker friends how they went